Respite Care

There may come a time during the course of your family member’s illness that you, as a caregiver, may need some time away from the day-to-day challenges of caregiving. Caregiver stress, or burnout, can lead to physical illness and emotional distress that can interfere with your ability to provide care to your loved one suffering from a terminal illness.

Respite care can be provided through an inpatient hospice unit, a hospice house, a nursing home, or an acute care hospital that has dedicated hospice beds.

What is Respite Care for Hospice Caregivers?

The word “respite” means rest or relief. Respite care is a gift of time or “relief”, provided by hospice care professionals, volunteers and other family members, for the maximum of five days, to the primary caregivers of terminally ill patients.

Hospice respite care programs are designed to provide temporary, short-term assistance in caring for an individual who has a terminal illness. It is intended to allow the caregivers, often the spouse, children or family member, to take some time away from the patient, and even allow the patient some time away from the caregiver. This respite to allows everyone to emotionally recharge, physically refresh and better prepared to manage the day-to-day challenges of caregiving in the face of a chronic life-threatening illness.

At times, the patient could be admitted to an inpatient hospice facility, a nuring facility or a hospital, while the primary caregiver takes a break from providing care. The family may wish to go on a vacation or the family may just need a few days so they can rest, recharge and get some much-needed uninterrupted sleep.Respite care is allowed up to five days.

All Caring Hospice operates hospice care and palliative care programs in Cleveland, Youngstown, Canfield, Independence and other Ohio Communities. We are one of the nation’s premier providers of end-of-life care.

“They were excellent, and we appreciate everything they did. I would definitely recommend.”

Roger S.Son

“Thank you for making my mother’s last days comfortable.”

Pam M.Daughter

“The hospice team was amazing. There were no surprises at the end because I was thoroughly educated by Rhonda and her aide. I knew what to expect and knew what to do.”

Tammy D.Niece

“My family and I sincerely appreciate the empathy with which the hospice team dealt with our loved one and us as a family during his extended illness. Each member of the team was very attentive and responsive to whatever need we presented to them.”

Rebecca W.Wife

“I will be forever grateful for the Director’s advice to call my sons home. We had been told that he had 3-6 months but when she came to speak with us, she could tell it would be sooner. They quickly got a hospital bed and pain meds for him that night. By the next day, my sons arrived and he died the following day with his family surrounding him. Thank you!”

Carol R.Wife

“Everyone was wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about the care received. They were always there for us. It was a blessing to have the team during this most difficult of times.”

Nancy F.Daughter

“Hospice team members were excellent. RNs always responded whenever we needed them. I was entirely happy with the hospice team.”

Bob O.Grandson

“God Bless Each of you.”

Alan H.Son

“My mother received very good care. There was always someone to talk to when needed. Her nurse even called me on her OFF days to see how she was, and even came by the hospital. You have a very good service. Thanks for the great care of my mother!”

Tiffany A.Daughter

“The care that was provided by the hospice team was very excellent and was done with love and special care. They were very friendly and always did their job very well. My husband was very well cared for by everyone.”

Dawn B.Wife

“The nurses and caretakers took good care of my mother. God bless you all!”

Tom S.Son

“The nurse and staff were very professional and personable. The book given out was wonderful in helping in the journey for the family.”